Meal Type: Dinner

Spanish Style Chicken and Sausage Paella

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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1

hour + 5 min to rest

Serves
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4 – 6

Servings

Spanish Style Chicken and Sausage Paella

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 8Maple Leaf Prime RWA Chicken Thighs
  • 3Maple Leaf Original Smokies, chopped
  • 1cup yellow saffron rice
  • 2cups chicken stock
  • 1Spanish onion, sliced
  • 1medium red pepper, sliced
  • 1389 ml can diced tomato with juices
  • 1tsp smoked paprika
  • 1cup frozen peas, thawed
  • ½tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Parsley – optional
  • Lemon – optional
  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken about 3 to 4 minutes per side and remove onto a platter. Remove all but 2 tbsp of rendered fat from skillet.
  2. Add peppers, onions and sausage to skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
  3. Add garlic, paprika and rice and cook 1 minute longer stirring well to coat.
  4. Add tomatoes, chicken stock and peas and mix well. Add chicken back to pan and cover with a tight fitting lid.
  5. Cook for 50 minutes or until rice is cooked through and chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  6. Allow paella to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and lemon if using.
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Try using Maple Leaf Prime RWA Chicken Legs in place of thighs!

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Sheet Pan Ham and Cheese Croissants

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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20

Minutes

Serves
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6

Sandwiches

Sheet Pan Ham and Cheese Croissants

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 12slices Maple Leaf Smoked Black Forest Ham, thinly hand sliced from a 600gr half ham
  • 6large croissants, split
  • 3slices swiss cheese, cut on the bias
  • 6slices cheddar cheese, halved
  • 18slices firm plum tomato, sliced thin
  • 3tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Olive oil spray
  • Poppy seeds – optional
  • Garlic salt – optional
  • Fresh thyme – garnish
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix mayonnaise and Dijon in a small bowl. Place croissants on a clean surface and spread a scant amount on the inside of each bottom and top of croissant.
  3. Assemble by placing 1 half slice of swiss cheese onto bottom of each croissant followed by 2 slices ham, 3 tomato slices and two half slices of cheddar placed side by side and top of croissant. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. Lightly spray top of croissant with olive oil. Sprinkle poppy seeds and garlic salt over top. Add fresh thyme over top if using.
  5. Bake on center rack of oven for 8 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and melted and sandwich is heated through. Serve immediately.
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This recipe is a great use of left over ham – make them mini by using mini croissants! Dice the ham for an easy fit onto the base of a small croissant and use your favorite cheese combination! This recipe is also great using honey mustard.

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Jerk Chicken with Dirty Rice and Honey Lime Salad

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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35

Minutes

Serves
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4

Servings

Jerk Chicken with Dirty Rice and Honey Lime Salad

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 6Maple Leaf Prime RWA Chicken Breast
  • 4corn cobbs, grilled and buttered
  • ½cup + 4 tbsp Jerk Chicken BBQ sauce, prepared
  • Rice:
  • ½tbsp olive oil
  • 1cup long grain rice, rinsed
  • 1cup black beans, rinsed
  • 1clove garlic, minced
  • 1⅓cup chicken stock
  • 1cup coconut milk
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Salad:
  • 6cups head lettuce, chopped
  • 8cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3tbsp olive oil
  • 1½tbsp honey
  • 1½tbsp honey
  • Juice of half a lime
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4rings pineapple grilled – optional
  1. Heat grill to medium high heat.
  2. Place chicken in a large bowl and toss with BBQ sauce.
  3. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Set aside and keep warm.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  5. Add rice and cook for 1 minute longer. Pour in chicken stock, coconut milk and beans. Stir well and close skillet with a tight fitting lid. Cook for about 20 to 25 minutes until rice is cooked through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with onions.
  7. Place lettuce and tomato in a large bowl.
  8. Mix olive oil, honey and lime juice in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss well to coat.
  9. Serve chicken with rice, salad and pineapple if using.
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Try using any variety of Maple Leaf Prime RWA Chicken such as legs or thighs.

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Honey Garlic BBQ Sausage Dinner

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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4

Servings

Honey Garlic BBQ Sausage Dinner

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 6Maple Leaf Honey Garlic Smokies
  • 4corn cobbs, grilled and buttered
  • Potato Salad:
  • 1680 gram bag baby potatoes, boiled, cooled and quartered
  • 1bunch asparagus, grilled and chopped
  • 2tbsp green onions
  • Vinaigrette:
  • ¼cup olive oil
  • 1½tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 3tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. Heat grill to medium high heat. Cook sausages per package directions. Remove from grill and keep warm
  2. Place potatoes, asparagus and green onion in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk all the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a small bowl and pour over potato salad. Toss well to coat and season with salt and pepper
  4. Serve sausages with potato salad and corn.
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Try using a variety of our Maple Leaf Smokies!

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Gourmet Top Dog Toppers

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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20

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Serves
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6

hot dogs

Gourmet Top Dog Toppers

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375 gram package Maple Leaf Top Dogs, BBQ format
  • 6hot dog buns, top split
  • Summer Fresh Tomato Cucumber Salsa:
  • 5heaping tbsp cherry tomatoes, finely diced
  • 3tbsp cucumber, finely diced
  • 1tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 1tsp flat leaf parsley, minced
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Hawaiian Pineapple Topper:
  • 1cup grilled pineapple, small dice
  • 2tsp green onion, finely chopped
  • 6slices Maple Leaf Ready Crisp Bacon, cooked per package direction and chopped
  • Lime, optional
  • Grilled Corn Relish:
  • 1cup grilled corn
  • 2tbsp red pepper, finely diced
  • 1tbsp green pepper, finely diced
  • 1tbsp honey mustard, prepared
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. Summer Fresh Tomato Cucumber Salsa:
    1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Hawaiian Pineapple Topper:
    1. Mix pineapple, onion and lime if using in a small bowl.
    2. Spoon onto each hot dog and divide and sprinkle bacon over top
  3. Grilled Corn Relish:
    1. Mix all ingredients together into a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  5. Grill hot dogs per package directions
  6. Place each hot dog onto bun and add your favorite Maple Leaf inspired topping! Serve immediately.
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Toast buns if desired. Make ahead alert! Make your favorite topping and keep in an airtight container for 1 to 2 days in advance.

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Deluxe Pepperoni Pizza Toast

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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15

Minutes

Serves
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4

servings

Deluxe Pepperoni Pizza Toast

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 24slices of Maple Leaf Natural Selections Pepperoni
  • 4thick cut slices round sour dough bread
  • 2125 gram balls fresh mozzarella, sliced into 12 rounds
  • 8tbsp olive oil
  • 1tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 4tbsp pizza sauce, warm
  • 2tbsp parmesan, grated
  • 6slices large tomato
  • Basil – garnish
  1. Preheat oven to low broil setting. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Drizzle olive oil onto each side of bread. Place toast onto baking sheet and broil toast for about 1 minute per side or until just golden. Remove from oven.
  3. Assemble toast by layering cheese, followed by tomato sauce, tomato slices and pepperoni. Sprinkle seasoning and parmesan cheese over top.
  4. Broil for about 3 to 4 minutes until cheese has melted and pepperoni has started to crisp.
  5. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and garnish with basil if desired.
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Serve with a side garden salad with Italian vinaigrette or with a small Caesar salad.

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Chicken Fajita Tostada

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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25

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Serves
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4

servings – makes 8 tostada

Chicken Fajita Tostada

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2Maple Leaf Prime RWA Boneless Skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1heaping cup multicolored peppers, thinly sliced
  • ½cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 2tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 1tbsp chili powder
  • 2cups tex mex cheese, shredded
  • 8corn tostada, prepared
  • Juice ½ lime
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1large avocado, diced
  • Sour cream optional
  • Salsa optional
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Place chicken in a large bowl and add half the vegetable oil, chili powder and lime juice. Toss well to coat.
  3. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes turning frequently until starting to brown.
  4. Add onions and peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more until vegetables have started to soften and caramelize and chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  5. Arrange tostadas side by side onto prepared baking sheet and divide and sprinkle cheese evenly over top. Place onto center rack of oven for about 2 minutes until cheese has just melted and remove from oven.
  6. Assemble tostada by dividing warm fajita mix onto each tostada followed by diced avocado and top with salsa and sour cream if using. Serve immediately.
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Round out your meal and serve with
Mexican style rice. Need some inspiration? Try a caprese style
tostada by using Maple Leaf chicken
and in place of veggies use shredded
lettuce, fresh Pico De Gallo and
pearl bocconcini cheese!

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Bacon and Grilled Chicken Honey Dijon Lettuce Cups

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5

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Total Time
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20

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Serves
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4

servings – Makes 8 lettuce cups

Bacon and Grilled Chicken Honey Dijon Lettuce Cups

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Place chicken in a large bowl and add oil and seasoning. Toss well to coat.
  2. Grill chicken 16 to 18 minutes turning once and until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Let chicken cool slightly and roughly chop.
  3. Microwave bacon per package directions. Chop and set aside.
  4. Place tomato, cucumber and chicken in a large bowl and mix with dressing.
  5. Scoop mixture into lettuce cups and top with chopped bacon.
  6. Drizzle with extra dressing if desired.
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Make it ranch style and use chopped hard boiled egg and ranch dressing.

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Creamy Chicken & Bacon Orzo

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5

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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4

servings

Creamy Chicken Bacon Orzo

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375 g Package Maple Leaf Bacon, 1 inch dice
  • 4Maple Leaf Prime RWA Chicken Breasts
  • 1tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1large clove garlic, minced
  • 1284 ml can cream of chicken soup
  • ¼cup sundried tomatoes, sliced
  • 4cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1cup orzo
  • 2cups baby spinach, packed
  • ¼cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1sprig rosemary, optional
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Place chicken in a large bowl. Add vegetable oil and seasoning. Toss to coat well and set aside.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook bacon for 4 to 5 minutes until just starting to crisp. Using a slotted spoon remove bacon onto a paper towel lined plate.
  3. Remove all but 2 tbsp of bacon render from skillet.
  4. Add garlic and sundried tomatoes and stir frequently for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add orzo and chicken broth and rosemary if using. Stir well to combine. Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
  6. Meanwhile grill chicken about 6 to 7 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Remove from grill and keep warm.
  7. Add soup mix to skillet and stir well to combine. Simmer an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add parmesan cheese and stir constantly until cheese has blended into sauce.
  8. Add spinach and half the bacon. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until spinach has wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Orzo should be al dente or just cooked through. Remove and allow to sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  9. Divide onto plates and serve with chicken. Garnish with remaining bacon.
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Serve with thick wedges of sour dough bread and soft butter.

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